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AJ56 PNF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,636 mi
Last recorded158,636 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 158,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 142,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,566 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 129,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 122,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 117,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 109,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 101,570 miles

nearside front seat belt

Fail 4 May 2016 101,570 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front seat belt

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,628 miles

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine mangement lamp on

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,263 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,153 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

plastic under trays fitted to floor pans not allowing full inspection of body

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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AJ56 PNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 89,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 PNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ56 PNF registered?

AJ56 PNF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is AJ56 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 PNF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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